Example Sentences

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Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said the team were erring on the side of caution in their handling of Wembanyama's calf problem.

From Barron's • Nov. 17, 2025

But lawmakers knew they were erring on the side of speed, short-circuiting usual eligibility checks to get the money out the door — and inviting new levels of fraud.

From Washington Times • May 31, 2022

In an interview with Radio Scotland's Good Morning Scotland programme, the minister said that the covid rules in place for the return to school were "erring on the side of caution".

From BBC • Aug. 16, 2021

The facilities said they were erring on the side of caution.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2016

Perhaps they were erring on the side of overpunishment out of concern for the sport’s image.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand